The British TV Podcast with Chrissy & Ryan presents its 2011 Holiday Special. We review the recent Christmas specials on British TV including "Doctor Who," "Downton Abbey," "The Borrowers," "Lost Christmas" and more. Ryan finishes the year with his Top 10 list of favourite TV shows. Listen to … [Read more...]
British TV Podcast – 2011 Holiday Special – Downton Abbey, Doctor Who and More!
December 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
British TV Podcast – Chrissy’s UK Trip Special
November 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The British TV Podcast with Chrissy & Ryan presents: Chrissy's UK Trip Special. We're back! Chrissy just returned from a lovely trip to Britain and regales us with her visits to the many live stage shows she witnessed including "Reasons To Be Pretty" with Billie Piper, "Cool Hand Luke" with Marc … [Read more...]
Shadow Proclamation Podcast: Article 29 – Close Encounters With QMx
November 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
With apologies for the delay, here at last is our interview with the amazing crew from QMx. Scott and Sacha interviewed them during the last day of Dragon*Con 2011, so we apologize for the background noise during the interview. Folks were packing up. Also, if you haven't yet checked out the QMx … [Read more...]
About The Shadow Proclamation Podcast
September 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Hello! As fellow anglophiles and lovers of Doctor Who we are thrilled and honored to be here. We’ll be posting here from time to time, mostly as it relates to the Who universe or the various actors who’ve played the Doctor. Since it’s the world’s longest running science fiction program … [Read more...]
British TV Podcast Show #100 – Favourite Online Resources, Torchwood predictions
September 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The British TV Podcast with Chrissy & Ryan Show 100 will be our final show for a while, sorry everyone. But we leave you with a discussion about our favourite online resources about British TV. And I'm renewing our website for another two years, so you'll be able to continue to listen to our … [Read more...]
British TV Podcast Show #99 – Richard Armitage
August 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The British TV Podcast with Chrissy & Ryan Show 99 has a feature on Richard Armitage ("Robin Hood," "Spooks," and rather improbably going to play a dwarf in "The Hobbit"). Chrissy is heading to London in November and needs tickets to shows. In the news, both "The Hour" and "Luther" get … [Read more...]
British TV Podcast Show #98 – writer Lynda La Plante (Prime Suspect)
August 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The British TV Podcast with Chrissy & Ryan Show 98 has a feature on writer Lynda La Plante, best known for "Prime Suspect" (now available in the US on DVD, and an imminent remake on NBC). The rest of the show has an all-Hitler theme with a recap of Stephen Poliakoff's "Glorious 39," a review of … [Read more...]
British TV Podcast Show #97 – Magic shows on British TV
August 18, 2011 By 2 Comments
The British TV Podcast with Chrissy & Ryan Show 97 has a feature where Chrissy talks about her love of magic and how in the UK it's much more visible on television (witness the recent "Penn & Teller: Fool Us") than in the US. In the news, the BBC sells its magazine business, "Spooks" (MI:5) … [Read more...]
British TV Podcast Show #96 – Stephen Moyer
August 10, 2011 By 1 Comment
The British TV Podcast with Chrissy & Ryan Show 96 has a feature on the UK career of Stephen Moyer before he found fame on HBO's "True Blood." It's not the first time he's played a vampire you know. Plus reviews of "Beaver Falls," "Trollied" and "Jennifer Saunders: Laughing at the 90s." In the … [Read more...]
British TV Podcast Show #95: Downton Abbey: Live
August 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The British TV Podcast Show 95 has a spotlight on "Downton Abbey." Chrissy & Ryan attended a Meet The Actors event in Seattle with "Downton" stars Elizabeth McGovern, Dan Stevens and Michelle Dockery (plus "Masterpiece" Executive Producer Rebecca Eaton) and break it down for you. In the … [Read more...]
British TV Podcast Show #94 – Nick Frost, Joe Cornish
July 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The British TV Podcast with Chrissy & Ryan Show 94 has a feature on Nick Frost, best known for teaming up with his buddy Simon Pegg, but this week appearing on his own in Joe Cornish's new movie "Attack The Block." Also, reviews of "Torchwood: Dead of Night," "The Night Watch," "The Hour" and … [Read more...]
British TV Podcast Show #93 – Darren Boyd, Whites
July 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The British TV Podcast Show 93 (just Ryan this week) has a feature on Darren Boyd who co-starred in "Whites" (along with Alan Davies) which you can now watch free on Hulu. In the news, SyFy acquires "Merlin" season 4, many Britons honoured by Emmy nominations, "The Trip" may go to Italy for a second … [Read more...]
British TV Podcast Show #92 – Rufus Sewell, Zen
July 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The British TV Podcast with Chrissy & Ryan Show 92 has a feature on actor Rufus Sewell. He stars in the BBC mystery series "Zen" about a detective in Rome that premieres this week on PBS's "Masterpiece Theatre." In the news, Steve Coogan confronts a former News of the World hack on "Newsnight," … [Read more...]
British TV Podcast Show #91: Torchwood
July 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The British TV Podcast with Chrissy & Ryan Show 91 has a feature on "Torchwood" as we preview "Miracle Day" as well as a spoilerific history of the previous three seasons. Meanwhile, Chrissy is looking forward to "The Night Watch" on BBC2. In the news, Anna Massey passes away, and BBC America … [Read more...]
British TV Podcast Show #90 – David Suchet
June 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The British TV Podcast with Chrissy & Ryan Show 90 has a feature on actor David Suchet, best known for his ongoing appearances as Hercule Poirot on ITV and PBS. Also a review of Channel 4's new drama series "Sirens." In the news, the BBC finally announce a premiere date for "Torchwood: Miracle … [Read more...]
British TV Podcast Show #89 – Griff Rhys Jones
June 22, 2011 By 2 Comments
The British TV Podcast with Chrissy & Ryan Show 89 has a feature on comedian Griff Rhys Jones. Reviews of recent season finales including "The Shadow Line," "Game of Thrones" and "The Killing." Some were better than others. In the news, "Misfits" is available free on Hulu, and the BBC remakes … [Read more...]
British TV Podcast Show #88 – Outcasts, Doctor Who reviews
June 15, 2011 By 4 Comments
The British TV Podcast with Chrissy & Ryan Show 88 has a feature on the science fiction series "Outcasts" which begins its run on BBC America. Is it worth investing eight weeks of your time on it or not? Also, reviews of the final two "Doctor Who" episodes (which means spoilers if you haven't … [Read more...]
British TV Podcast Show #87 – Do We Need BBC America?
June 8, 2011 By 2 Comments
The British TV Podcast Show 87 with Ryan and guest Anglotopia columnist Dana discuss do we need BBC America? Sure, they have some good shows, but there are a lot of things they could be doing much better. Listeners pitch in with their views as well. Reviews of "Case Histories" and "Injustice," and … [Read more...]
British TV Podcast Show #86 – Richard Ayoade
June 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The British TV Podcast with Chrissy & Ryan Show 86 has a feature on Richard Ayoade (Moss from "The IT Crowd). He has written and directed a new movie, "Submarine," that opens June 3rd in the USA. A review of "Scott & Bailey" with Suranne Jones and Lesley Sharp. No "Doctor Who" spoilers (for … [Read more...]
British TV Podcast Show #85 – The Crimson Petal and the White
May 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The British TV Podcast Show 85 has Chrissy, Ryan and Kelli analyze "The Crimson Petal and the White," a recent BBC mini-series starring Romola Garai ("Emma") and Chris O'Dowd ("The IT Crowd," "Bridesmaids"). In the news, BBC America delays "Doctor Who" one week, the BAFTA winners are announced, and … [Read more...]
British TV Podcast Show #84 – Sarah Smart
May 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The British TV Podcast with Chrissy & Ryan Show 84 has a feature on actress Sarah Smart (Jennifer Lucas in the "Doctor Who" episodes "The Rebel Flesh/The Almost People"). Reviews of "The Doctor's Wife" and "Business Nightmares." In the news, NBC has two remakes of British TV shows scheduled for … [Read more...]
British TV Podcast Show #83 – Catherine Tate
May 11, 2011 By 3 Comments
The British TV Podcast with Chrissy & Ryan Show 83 has a feature on actress and comedienne Catherine Tate. Though a household name in Britain due to her comedy work, Americans would most likely recognize her as Donna Noble from "Doctor Who." Next week she'll make an appearance on NBC's "The … [Read more...]
British TV Podcast Show #82 – Matt Smith – Doctor Who and More British TV News
May 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The British TV Podcast with Chrissy & Ryan Show 82 is a bit late but has the return of Kelli to help them unravel the mystery that was "Day of the Moon" on Doctor Who. Also, a review of "Exile" with John Simm, and a feature on the career so far of Matt Smith. Listen to Show 82 … [Read more...]
British TV Podcast Show #81 – Paul Kaye, Reviews, News
April 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The British TV Podcast with Chrissy & Ryan Show 81 has a feature on character actor Paul Kaye (most recently seen in Being Human and Candy Cabs). Reviews of Doctor Who: The Impossible Astronaunt, David Tennant in United, and The Suspicions of Mr Whicher. In the news, the BAFTA nominees are … [Read more...]
British TV Podcast Show #80 – Caroline Quentin, Elisabeth Sladen Tribute
April 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The British TV Podcast with Chrissy & Ryan Show 80 has a feature on Caroline Quentine (Jonathan Creek, Men Behaving Badly), and a tribute to the late Elisabeth Sladen, who passed away suddenly from cancer on April 19th. Also in the news, Trevor Bannister (Are You Being Served?) died last … [Read more...]
British TV Podcast Show #79 – All News & Reviews
April 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The British TV Podcast Show 79 has Chrissy & Ryan joined by guest Kelli for a change of pace this week: an all news and review show. We dive into season retrospectives of Being Human and Secret Diary of a Call Girl (spoilers!), and review the National Theatre's Frankenstein with Benedict … [Read more...]
British TV Podcast Show #78 – Robson Green
April 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The British TV Podcast with Chrissy & Ryan Show 78 has a feature on actor Robson Green. Fans of "Being Human" will recognize him as McNair the werewolf, but he has also starred in many successful British shows over the past 20 years and even recorded several No. 1 songs on the U.K. pop charts. … [Read more...]
British TV Podcast Show #77 – Alan Bleasdale
March 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The British TV Podcast with Chrissy & Ryan Show 77 is a week late, but we had a good excuse: the dog ate our homework. (Actually, a faulty hard-drive just before we were due to record.) But it's all good now. While "Forbrydelsen" fever sweeps Britain (sort of), the American remake "The … [Read more...]
British TV Podcast Show #76 – Simon Pegg
March 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The British TV Podcast with Chrissy & Ryan Show 76 has a feature on actor/writer/comedian Simon Pegg. His latest movie, "Paul" opens in the U.S. on March 18th, providing us with the perfect excuse to talk about his start in British TV in the 1990s before he broke out into films. Also, reviews … [Read more...]
British TV Podcast Show #75 – Comic Relief – Red Nose Day Guide
March 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The British TV Podcast with Chrissy & Ryan Show 75 has a feature on Comic Relief's Red Nose Day which will be on March 18th this year. We'll talk about the history of the event, some of the classic comedy sketches that have appeared over the years, and what to expect this time. Plus a review … [Read more...]
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